Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Matthew works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Utah
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Matthew
Matthew Hughes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who practices in Utah. He focuses on practical, down-to-earth therapy that helps people manage strong emotions and move forward. He works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and trauma.
In sessions he uses clear, goal-oriented methods so people can see progress. He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to notice unhelpful thinking and build different responses. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take action that matches what matters to them.
Background and approach
Matthew includes mindfulness practices to calm the body and attention when emotions run high. He pairs that with client-centered listening so each person feels heard and respected. Over time he helps people build tools for panic, mood shifts, social anxiety, and low self-esteem.
He has five years of clinical experience as an LCSW in Utah. That background informs how he balances practical skill-building with a steady, supportive presence. He also supports work on forgiveness, guilt and shame, self-love, and life purpose.
Sessions are meant to be collaborative. Matthew helps clients set clear goals, try small changes, and track what works. The focus is on real, manageable steps people can use between appointments.
What Matthew works with
Everything Matthew lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Matthew's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Matthew lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people identify what matters most to them and take small steps toward those values even when emotions are hard. It is useful for anxiety, anger, and situations where people feel stuck or unsure about their next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments. It is often used for panic attacks, mood concerns, social anxiety, and managing anger by changing patterns of thinking and behavior.
Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's experience, with empathic listening and collaboration to set goals. This approach supports building trust and pacing changes based on what each person needs.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before, then try methods together and adjust based on what works. That collaborative process aims to match techniques to the client's life and priorities.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into a busy life. Video is good for deeper conversations and visual connection, phone can work when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can suit quick check-ins or shorter work-day sessions. These options make it easier to keep sessions consistent and practice new skills in everyday settings.
Questions people ask about Matthew
What concerns does he help with most?
He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma, and related issues like panic attacks and social anxiety.
What is his approach in sessions?
He blends cognitive behavioral techniques, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, psychodynamic ideas, and client-centered listening to build practical skills and personal insight.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of experience working as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Utah.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds a Utah Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and practices in Utah.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; he sees clients based on his Utah licensure.
What formats are available for meeting?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions are paid through a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.